Special Council Meeting: Expanding City Limit
Press Release
The City of Orillia is taking the next step in the Boundary Expansion Project and Official Plan Review. A special meeting of Council is planned for Feb. 4, 2025, at noon to decide on key issues.
What Council Will Be Deciding on Feb. 4
- Boundary Expansion Project: Council will deliberate on the minimum density target for Orillia’s built-up areas. This decision will determine how much housing growth can be accommodated within the City’s existing boundaries and how much additional land will be needed for a future boundary expansion. View the staff report online.
- Official Plan Review: Council will provide direction on key policy decisions for the Official Plan. These include setting maximum building heights, protecting natural heritage, planning for climate change, strengthening the local food supply, and improving transportation and mobility. View the Policy Directions Report and Policy Directions video online.
How to Participate in the Feb. 4 Meeting
Members of the public wishing to address Council during the special meeting on Feb. 4 can register for Open Public Forum by emailing councilservices@orillia.ca no later than 8 a.m. on the day of the meeting. The Open Public Forum is limited to one hour, with each speaker allotted three minutes. A maximum of 20 speakers will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Written comments can also be submitted to planning@orillia.ca.
The meeting will be held in Council Chamber at Orillia City Centre. It may also be livestreamed on the City’s YouTube channel. All materials being presented and further information are available for review at orillia.ca/OfficialPlan.
Please contact Jill Lewis, Senior Planner, at 705-418-3232 or jlewis@orillia.ca if you have any questions or concerns.
(Image Supplied) Main: Proposed Orillia border expansion.
